Burnt Walnut Laminate Worktop Repaired in Macclesfield

The damage

Gavin had burn marks on his walnut block-effect laminate worktop, right beside the hob: two pale patches where the heat had lifted the surface, plus two smaller marks. On a dark wood pattern they stood out every time he cooked.

How I repaired it

I removed the damaged laminate and took a little depth out so the filler would bond properly, then filled, sanded flat and primed. I matched and airbrushed the base colours of the wood blocks first.

The grain is what makes or breaks a wood-effect repair. I drew it back in with ultra-fine architect's permanent pens in black and brown, line by line, following the blocks through the repair. They were a godsend on this job. Then I sealed it with lacquer and buffed it so it feels like the rest of the top. It took about 2 to 3 hours.

The result

The grain now runs straight through where the burns were, and from the same angle you can't pick out the repair.

Aftercare is simple: use a chopping board and trivets, clean with soapy water and a soft microfibre cloth, nothing acidic, and never scour the repaired area. Light use after an hour, normal use the next day.

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